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Barbara Czochralska
The essays collected in this book were written over a period of more than a decade. They are arranged chronologically in order to create a complete sequence. The first essay in the collection, "Sensitivity of Matter", is dedicated to Edward Stachura, an exceptional Polish poet who became a national hero among young people after his suicide in 1979. The essay was inspired by my conversations and debates with Stachura between 1973 and 1977. The essays that follow were written in the search of an answer to the eternal question: "Who is man?"
Bill Schutt
Silnik, który napędza układ krwionośny. Ośrodek emocji i siedziba duszy. Grudka zespolonych komórek, których skurcze i rozkurcze utrzymują nas przy życiu. Źródło miłości i nienawiści, radości i rozpaczy. Serce. Bill Schutt snuje wszechstronną, zadziwiającą opowieść o sercu z różnych perspektyw. Przygląda się, jak filozofowie i uczeni wyobrażali sobie – często błędnie – mechanizmy pracy naszego serca. Zabiera nas w podróż w czasie: od starożytnych Egipcjan i Greków, którzy wierzyli, że w sercu mieści się dusza, aż do dzisiejszych laboratoriów, w których naukowcy korzystają z serc zwierząt, a nawet z fragmentów roślin jako punktu wyjścia do najnowocześniejszych metod leczniczych. Schutt przeplata swoją barwną opowieść niezwykłymi ciekawostkami o sercu. Odwiedzamy plaże, na których zbiera się staroraki, aby pozyskiwać z nich krew o właściwościach chroniących ludzi przed śmiertelnymi chorobami. Dowiadujemy się, że po nastaniu przymrozków serca niektórych żab na długie tygodnie zamieniają się w bryłki lodu, aby wznowić bicie dopiero z nadejściem wiosennych roztopów. Poznajemy historię kobiety, która po przeszczepie serca zagustowała w piwie i kurczaku z McDonalda. Ta napisana z werwą i znawstwem książka, splatająca fascynujące dzieje ewolucji z historią kultury, pokazuje nam serce w całkowicie nowym świetle.
Sherlock Holmes and the Duke's Son - With Audio Level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
A level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read. Retold for Learners of English by Jennifer Bassett. Dr Huxtable has a school for boys in the north of England. When the Duke of Holdernesse decides to send his young son there, that is good news for the school. The Duke is a very important person, and Dr Huxtable is happy to have his son in the school. But two weeks later Dr Huxtable is the unhappiest man in England. Why? And why does he take the train down to London and go to Baker Street? Why does he need the help of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes? Because someone has kidnapped the Duke's son . . .
Sherlock Holmes and the Duke's Son Level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
A level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Jennifer Bassett Dr Huxtable has a school for boys in the north of England. When the Duke of Holdernesse decides to send his young son there, that is good news for the school. The Duke is a very important person, and Dr Huxtable is happy to have his son in the school. But two weeks later Dr Huxtable is the unhappiest man in England. Why? And why does he take the train down to London and go to Baker Street? Why does he need the help of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes? Because someone has kidnapped the Duke's son . . .
Sherlock Holmes and the Sport of Kings - With Audio Level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
A level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read. Retold for Learners of English by Jennifer Bassett. Horseracing is the sport of kings, perhaps because racehorses are very expensive animals. But when they win, they can make a lot of money for the owners, for the trainers, and for the people who put bets on them. Silver Blaze is a young horse, but already the winner of many races. One night he disappears, and someone kills his trainer. The police want the killer, and the owner wants his horse, but they can't find them. So what do they do? They write to 221B Baker Street, of course - to ask for the help of the great detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes and the Sport of Kings Level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
A level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Jennifer Bassett Horseracing is the sport of kings, perhaps because racehorses are very expensive animals. But when they win, they can make a lot of money for the owners, for the trainers, and for the people who put bets on them. Silver Blaze is a young horse, but already the winner of many races. One night he disappears, and someone kills his trainer. The police want the killer, and the owner wants his horse, but they can't find them. So what do they do? They write to 221B Baker Street, of course - to ask for the help of the great detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories - With Audio Level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
A level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read. Retold for Learners of English by Clare West. Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective of them all. He sits in his room, and smokes his pipe. He listens, and watches, and thinks. He listens to the steps coming up the stairs; he watches the door opening - and he knows what question the stranger will ask. In these three of his best stories, Holmes has three visitors to the famous flat in Baker Street - visitors who bring their troubles to the only man in the world who can help them.
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories Level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library
Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
A level 2 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Clare West Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective of them all. He sits in his room, and smokes his pipe. He listens, and watches, and thinks. He listens to the steps coming up the stairs; he watches the door opening - and he knows what question the stranger will ask. In these three of his best stories, Holmes has three visitors to the famous flat in Baker Street - visitors who bring their troubles to the only man in the world who can help them.